The 20-year-old made 41 appearances for the Reds last term, but started just 18 of those.

The ECHO understands that the 20-year-old has been given permission to hold talks with the South Coast outfit. Ibe’s future at Anfield has looked increasingly uncertain after a disappointing 2015/16 campaign.

Tipped to fill the void created by Raheem Sterling’s move to Manchester City, Ibe struggled for form and was unable to hold down a regular starting spot following Jurgen Klopp’s appointment. The youngster must now decide whether to head for Bournemouth in search of regular first-team football.